Analyzing intra-abdominal pressures and outcomes in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy

<b>Background</b> : Studies have documented the impact of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) on virtually every organ. However, it still remains strangely underdiagnosed. The aims of the study were to assess, in patients undergoing emergency laparotomy, whether intra-abdominal pressure (...

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Published in:	Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
Main Authors:	Khan Shehtaj, Verma Akshay, Ahmad Syed, Ahmad Reyaz
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Subjects:	Abdominal compartment syndrome intra-abdominal hypertension intra-abdominal pressure
Online Access:	http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2010;volume=3;issue=4;spage=318;epage=325;aulast=Khan